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Xi Jinping
Xi Jinping (Chinese: 习￿#39;平) is the current General Secretary of the Communist Party of China, President of the People's Republic of China, and Chairman of the Central Military Commission. As Xi holds the top offices of the party and the military, in addition to being the head of state through the office of the president, he is sometimes referred to as China's "Paramount Leader". As General Secretary, Xi holds a seat on the Politburo Standing Committee, China's top decision-making body.

Since assuming power, Xi has attempted to legitimize the authority of the Communist Party and initiated an unprecedented and far-reaching campaign against corruption. Xi has also imposed further restrictions over civil society and ideological discourse, advocating the concept of "internet sovereignty".

Xi has championed a more assertive foreign policy, particularly with regards to Sino-Japanese relations, China's claims in the South China Sea, and its role as a leading advocate of free trade and globalization. He has also sought to expand China's regional influence through the One Belt, One Road initiative, played a leading role in the fight against climate change, and invested heavily in energy and natural resources.

Born 15th June 1953 in Beijing, China

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